Our USF Youth Summer Art Programs…

2D Exploration – Unleash your inner artist!

Get ready for a week of vibrant colors and imaginative creations! This exciting program will inspire your child’s artistic journey as they explore the world of two-dimensional art. Through hands-on projects, young artists will explore a variety of materials and techniques to develop their observational skills and create stunning drawings, paintings, and mixed media masterpieces.

Week 1

Drawing: Learn different drawing techniques, from simple line drawings to expressive portraits and imaginative landscapes using graphite, charcoal, crayons, and markers.

Printmaking: Create multiple copies of your original artwork through techniques like stamp making, linocut, and monoprint.

Week 2

Painting: Let’s get colorful! Explore different painting techniques and mediums, such as acrylics, watercolors, and mixed media. Learn about color theory, composition, and brushwork.

Collage: Discover the amazing variety of textures and colors found in everyday materials like paper, fabric, and found objects. Students will learn basic cutting, tearing, and pasting skills to create interesting compositions. They will explore the basics of color theory and how to use color to create mood and atmosphere, as well as how to incorporate images, symbols, and found objects to tell a visual story.

3D Exploration – Unleash your inner sculptor!

Week 1

Clay Creations: Sculpt fantastical creatures, whimsical animals, and imaginative objects using a variety of clays.

Recycled Art Adventures: Discover the magic of repurposing everyday materials like cardboard, bottles, and boxes into unique 3D artworks.

Week 2

Paper Sculptures: Transform ordinary paper into extraordinary creations with techniques like papier-mâché, origami, and paper weaving.

Fantastic Fibers: Dive into the world of textiles and textures through a variety of fiber art techniques such as basketry, soft sculpture, sewing, felting, weaving, and macramé. Students will explore different materials like yarn, fabric, and natural fibers to create unique and imaginative textile artworks.

ADDITIONAL DEtailS

Lunch Policy:
If students are registered to take both a morning and afternoon class, they must also register to stay over for our monitored lunchtime. Otherwise, parents must pick up their student between classes. It is recommended to register early if they will be staying, as space is limited to 25 students. Students must bring their own lunch.

Extended Hours:
We are offering extended drop-off and pick-up hours for this program.

• Pre-Camp Session: $15/week, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• After-Camp Session: $25/week, 3 p.m. -5 p.m.
  You must add additional sessions when you register for camp.